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Practical Skills for Identifying and Managing Trauma Symptoms in Incarcerated Individuals

This presentation will review the available research on trauma rates among incarcerated populations, outline the potential consequences of unmanaged trauma, review assessment and identification skills that may be used to identify persons with a history of trauma and/or are exhibiting trauma symptoms and describe concrete skills that may be used to help patients management trauma symptoms.
Contact Hours: 1 hour

Program Objectives:
1. Review the research on trauma rates in correctional populations, as well as consequences of unmanaged trauma symptoms in incarcerated individuals.

2. Identify assessment and identification skills that may be employed with incarcerated individuals with a history of trauma and/or who are exhibiting possible trauma symptoms

3. Describe concrete skills that will help patients manage symptoms of trauma, based on evidenced -based treatments and skills (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

Presented by:
Seaaira Reedy, PsyD
Vice President of Behavioral Health Services, Centurion Managed Care

Jane Weilenman, PhD
Statewide Senior Clinical Director
Centurion/ MHM Services, Inc.

Setareh Khan-Mohammadi, PsyD
Behavioral Specialist, Clinical Operations, Centurion Managed Care

This informational presentation was developed by independent experts. The information provided in this presentation is not the official position or recommendation of ACHP but rather expert opinion. This information is not intended to be appropriate for every clinical situation nor does it replace clinical judgment. No Financial Disclosures. No other education committee members have disclosed any financial interest or relationships with a commercial entity. NBCC provider statement: Practical Skills for Identifying and Managing Trauma Symptoms in Incarcerated Individuals has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. The Academy of Correctional Health Professionals is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4186

Apr 3, 2023 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)